Biddeford genealogical society still meeting during pandemic To the editor, This letter is to make our readers aware that there is another organization called the York County Genealogical Society of Franco Americans. For years, this organization has been losing members and had to go under the umbrella of the Biddeford Cultural and Heritage Center. This […]

Saco councilor that community members To the Editor, Residents of Saco, I want to thank everyone who contacted me with regard to the Planning Board/ZORS recommendation for a Medium Density Residential zone for the Lincoln Street area over a R5MU. Your passionate views were well represented, helped shape this decision and showed the power of […]

Statehood for D.C. To the editor, I saw Maine organizations, such as the firefighters union, ACLU, and Planned Parenthood recently called on U.S. Sen. Angus King to support statehood for the 712,000 Americans who live in Washington, D.C. I share their sentiments. Congressional representation for tax-paying residents who call our nation’s capital home is only […]

Input sought on Saco Comprehensive Plan To the editor, Residents of Saco, on Thursday, January 21st there will be a Public “Kick-Off Meeting,” where we will introduce the newly-begun Comprehensive Planning process, review recent trends affecting Saco, discuss what they mean for its future, and start talking about a shared community vision. As a member […]

Pantry thanks community To the editor, The volunteers of the Biddeford Food Pantry would like to express their thanks to the community for its tremendous support of our efforts during this past year. You were there for us when we needed you! This has been a year like no other, and friends new and old […]

To the editor, In the spirit of the season, the Board of Directors of the Saco Food Pantry wants to express our sincere and deepest thanks to our volunteers and our donors. Our volunteers have continued to keep the pantry open, in spite of changes due to the coronavirus. They follow CDC guidelines, meeting clients […]

Thank you to our veterans To the editor, Saturday, Dec. 19, was a very special day in Biddeford. Over 3,000 wreaths were placed on grave sites all over the city by volunteers who paid their respects to the veterans buried there. The snow came just days before the event, but that didn’t prevent the many […]

Holiday relief for taxpayers To the editor, 2020 has been a difficult year for many individuals and families. For those individuals finding it difficult to pay their property tax, there is a potential solution for eligible parties. Municipalities can assist property taxpayers by reducing or assisting with payment of property taxes. An abatement is the […]

Thanks for your vote To the editor, I’m writing to express my thanks to the people of House District 9 (Kennebunkport and coastal Biddeford & Kennebunk) as their newly sworn-in representative to the 130th State Legislature. I am honored to serve, and grateful to have been entrusted with this important job. As I stated to […]

Saco Food Pantry is free resource to those in need To the editor, The article by Senator Susan Deschambault on food related resources in our area was timely and informative. The only concern if left me with is that the Saco Food Pantry, another free resource, was not mentioned. The Saco Food Pantry is open […]